Roger Witt

Funeral services for Roger Witt were held Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, SD, with Pastor Samuel Crass officiating.

Musis was provided by Linda Rausch, organist and Mike and Linda Schochenmaier were in charge of registration.

Casket bearers were Mark Mahoney, Jeff Witt, Eric Witt, Les Schmitz, Aaron Pistulka, Paul Pistulka and Nathan Pistulka.

Interment was in the Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Roger Lee Witt was born on August 5, 1956 in Burke, SD, to Raymond and Suzanne (Kershman) Witt.

Roger grew up on the family farm, where he worked alongside his parents, five older brothers, and a younger sister. They milked cows, raised pigs, and did all the things that you would do on a family farm.

Roger was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and continued to be an active member of the parish. He attended Bonesteel School and graduated as a member of the class of 1974. After graduation he continued to work on the farm with his Dad and also went to work for neighbors, Loren and Darlene Jons, on their dairy. In 1979 he went to work for Divine Concrete in Bonesteel where he worked for over 30 years. In 2013 he went to work for himself as a carpenter.

Roger met the love of his life, Roberta Pistulka, from Fairfax, SD. They married in 1980 and enjoyed 40 years of marriage while making memories with friends and family by, going on ski trips, attending countless house parties, and many trips and parties with the Divine Crew.

Roger and Roberta were blessed to have four children; Quentin, Preston, Trisha, and Darrin. Many nights were spent at a ballfield or gym watching their children participate in school and college activities. Roger was an avid fisherman and hunter; he treasured sharing those moments with his family. In the fall he would look for the 30 point buck, and in the spring and summer you would find him down at Whetstone Bay fishing for walleye.

He passed away on May 14, 2021 at the age of 64 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, after a very brief illness.

His is survived by his wife Roberta, their children: Quentin (Angela) Witt of Columbus, NE; Preston (Jenna) Witt of Norfolk, NE; Trisha (Dan) Cahoy of Fairfax, SD; and Darrin Witt of Bonesteel, SD; 10 grandchildren, Grady, Landri, and Berkley Witt of Columbus, NE; Tessa, Cooper, Lucy, and Logan Witt of Norfolk, NE; and Brielle, Bridget, and Jacob Cahoy of Fairfax, SD; siblings Wayne Witt of Kirtland, NM; Jerald Witt of Omaha NE; Marlin Witt of San Diego, CA; Elmer (Mary) Witt of North Platte, NE; Benita (Doug) Mahoney of Bonesteel, SD; sister-in-law Charlotte Witt of Fresno, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, oldest brother, Alvin, inlaws Robert and Rita Pistulka, sister-in-law, Beverly Witt and nephew, Ray Witt. He leaves behind a host of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bonesteel Fire Department or Ambulance Service.